Three charged in Griffith 'murder' plot investigation

Two men and a woman have been charged as investigations into an alleged double murder plot continue in Griffith.

The Firearms and Organised Crime Squad's Strike Force Leatham is investigating reports that a number of people had attempted to solicit another person to murder two men.

"Investigations revealed the ‘murder plot’ was actually a fabrication designed to intimidate a number of people after a business partnership had soured," a statement from police said.

Strike Force Leatham detectives, assisted by the Griffith Local Area Command, executed a search warrant on a Merrigal Street home about 10.30am yesterday.

They allegedly uncovered an unregistered shotgun, a replica pistol and a small amount of methylamphetamine, or ice.﻿

A 47-year-old woman was charged with stalk or intimidate to cause fear or physical or mental harm, possessing a prohibited drug, possessing a firearm and possessing an unregistered firearm.

At 11am, a 24-year-old man attended Griffith police station, where he was arrested and charged with the unauthorised possession or use of firearms. Police allege he is linked to a gun seized when police raided a Hanwood home on September 4.

At 6pm, a 29-year-old man was arrested when he attended Griffith police station. He was charged with stalk or intimidate to cause fear or physical or mental harm.